Denison Museum hosts a dynamic lineup of events that are always free and open to the public.

From artist talks and panel discussions to film screenings, live performances, and hands-on workshops, our events offer opportunities for learning, creativity, and connection. 

Whether you’re interested in exhibition openings, K-12 professional development, family-friendly activities, or unique cultural experiences, there’s something for everyone.

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Upcoming:

'It Was Never Just Then'

The Visual Arts Program presents an opening reception for a Final Senior Art Show: “It Was Never Just Then.”

Past Events & Workshops:

Mira Jacob

Beck Series: Graphic Memoirist and Novelist Mira Jacob

The Beck Series welcomes graphic memoirist and novelist Mira Jacob.

Philosophy Coffee Talk

The Denison Museum invites you to an informal coffee talk on Curiosity.

A split image: left shows two Zentangle art tiles with abstract patterns, right shows a quarter and two miniature framed artworks on a wooden surface.

Art Workshop: Zentangle & Tiny Art

The Denison Museum invites you to a Zentangle & Tiny Art workshop.

‘Plundered Pieces: Should Cultural Artifacts Be Repatriated?’

The Lisska Center for Intellectual Engagement presents “Plundered Pieces: Should Cultural Artifacts Be Repatriated?”

Jehanne Dubrow

Beck Series: Poet Jehanne Dubrow

The Beck Series welcomes poet Jehanne Dubrow.

David Baker and Peter Grandbois

Beck Series: David Baker and Peter Grandbois

The Beck Series welcomes poets and authors David Baker and Peter Grandbois

Diagonal strips of various artistic styles, including black-and-white sketches, brightly colored geometric patterns, and detailed maps, are layered against a blue border.

Curiosity: Exhibition Opening

The Denison Museum presents the exhibition opening of Curiosity.

Terese Shechter

My So-Called Selfish Life

Denison's Laura C. Harris Series welcomes filmmaker Therese Shechter presenting "My So-Called Selfish Life" Oct. 28, 2025.

An overhead photo of a baby sitting on a colorful round woven rug, which is overtop of a women playing with her child. The woman's legs can be seen sticking out from the rug, and her arms protrude through two holes in the rug to help steady her child.

M(Otherhood)s Exhibit Roundtable Lunch & Discussion

A roundtable discussion inspired by the M(otherhood)s exhibition at the Denison Museum.

A collage of images of families at the Denison Museum, including a family of three in front of a gallery wall; two women standing behind a large gold frame as another person operates an Ipad connected to a tripod as part of a photobooth exhibit; and a photo of two adults helping young children with an art project using stamps and crayons.

Denison Museum Family Day

Join us for a fun and free Family Day at Denison Museum during Denison University’s Family Weekend!

Photo of author Jessamine Chan

Beck Series: Author Jessamine Chan

The Beck Series welcomes author Jessamine Chan for an interdisciplinary talk.

Photo of author Jessamine Chan

Reading & Book Signing with Author Jessamine Chan

The Beck Series welcomes author Jessamine Chan for a reading and book signing.

"YOU MADE THAT UP TO SCARE ME" senior show

YOU MADE THAT UP TO SCARE ME Opening Reception

The Denison Museum presents the opening reception for the senior show "YOU MADE THAT UP TO SCARE ME."

Art by Carey Newman – Hayalthkin’geme

Artist Talk & Opening Reception

Join us for an evening with artist Carey Newman – Hayalthkin’geme.

Print of hands

Printmaking Workshop

Join artist Carey Newman – Hayalthkin’geme for a hands-on printmaking workshop.